uSFF/SFF Club
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The Official uSFF/SFF Club
(Table of Contents)
Ultra-compact Form Factor Owners (< 4 Liters)
Ultra Small Form Factor Owners (4 - 7 Liters)
Small Form Factor Owners (8 - 20 Liters)
Case Recommendations:
Below are some suggestions on choosing the right case for your needs:
PSU FAQ:
SilverStone cases FAQ:
Tips for SG05
SG07/08
Low Profile Cooler Recommendations:
Low-profile heatsinks do not have a set form factor nor specifications set by a committee, but we generally refer to 65mm and under as Low-Profile and under I/O shield height as Very Low-Profile.
Low profile coolers are usually usually horizontal top-down coolers with heatpipes that resemble the letter C. This allows it to retain a low height unlike tradition tower coolers with U shaped heatpipes and a vertical fan. It also gives better cooling to the surrounding motherboard components and the ability to use a 12cm or larger fan.
You have to be careful when choosing a cooler. Depending on the location of the cpu socket as well as the base of the cooler, the cooler might block the pci-e slot.
There maybe also be components on the back of the motherboard that may interfere with the cooler backplates.
I cannot guarantee that the coolers recommended will fit your board, so its best to search online for people who have used the same motherboard + cooler combination before you buy.
Top-down Cooler Recommendations:
Glossary
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RYTO7nd7L0hYQPm2xnHC2GCyDhx3bdB-liwtZS7Bw7Y/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&widget=true&headers=false
Suggestions to Motherboard Manufacturers
Suggestions to SFX PSU Manufacturers
Suggestions to CPU Cooler/Heatsink Manufacturers
Made Official 13/12/13 by SmokinWaffle
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This club isn't about power, but size. It could be the custom small NAS case you built or the low power pfsense firewall hidden behind the sofa. In this club, small is better
According to current Intel developer specs, Small Form Factor is anything between 8 and 19 Liters and Ultra Small Form Factor is 4 to 7 Liters. From the results of the poll, our club defines anything less than 20 Liters is considered as Small Form Factor, so anything up to 19.99 Liters is accepted, no matter m-itx or matx. |
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custom made cases are welcome to join)![thumb.gif]()
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1) Post that you would like to join this club
2) Post a picture of your case and link to your picture gallery if you have it
3) If it is a custom case, post the dimensions and the volume in liters
4) send me a PM to make sure I didn't miss your post
5) Add the club signature link please (optional but preferred)
[CENTER][URL="http://www.overclock.net/t/1300645/usff-sff-club"]The Official [SIZE=1]uSFF[/SIZE]/[SIZE=2]SFF[/SIZE] Club[/URL][/CENTER](Table of Contents)
- Ultra-compact Form Factor Owners
- Ultra Small Form Factor Owners
- Small Form Factor Owners
- Case Recommendations
- PSU FAQ
- SilverStone Cases FAQ
- Low Profile Cooler Recommendations
- Glossary
- Suggestions to Motherboard manufacturers
- Suggestions to Case Manufacturers
- Suggestions to PSU Manufacturers
- Suggestions to CPU Cooler/Heatsink Manufacturers
Ultra-compact Form Factor Owners (< 4 Liters)
SilverStone Petit PT14 106 x 38 x 122mm / 0.5L Intel NUC, dc adapter Product Page
| SilverStone Petit PT15 130 x 41mm x 110mm / 0.59L Intel NUC, dc adapter Product Page
| SilverStone Petit PT13 186 x 42 x 181mm / 1.4L thin-itx, no gpu, dc adapter Product Page |
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Morex 557 62 x 190 x 196mm / 2.3L m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter Product Page
| Laine's Luna 2.345L Intel NUC, dc adapter Scratch Case | Minibox M350 192 x 210 x 62mm / 2.5L m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter Product Page |
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H2O-Micro 217.5 x 262.25 x 47.6mm / 2.71L |thin-itx, pcie riser, dc adapter| Scratch Build | Chieftec IX-01B 220 x 197 x 63mm / 2.73L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Product Page | Chieftec IX-03B 220 x 197 x 63mm / 2.73L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Product Page
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Neutronium V4 299 x 185 x 51mm / 2.8L |m-itx, pcie riser, dc adapter| Scratch Build | Wesena ITX1 197 x 197 x 75mm / 2.91L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Discontinued - Archived Page
| Wesena ITX2 197 x 197 x 75mm / 2.91L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Discontinued - Archived Page
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TwirlyWhirly555's Acrylic Case 180 x 200 x 85mm / 3.1L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Scratch Build
| Antec ISK 100 248 x 70 x 212mm / 3.68L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Product Page | Antec ISK110 VESA 222 x 78.6 x 212mm / 3.7L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Product Page |
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Akasa Crypto AK-ITX03BK 245 x 227 x 68mm / 3.8L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Product Page
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Ultra Small Form Factor Owners (4 - 7 Liters)
Lian-Li PC-Q05 284 x 47 x 307mm / 4.1L |thin-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Discontinued - Product Page
| Logic Supply MC600 334 x 198 x 64mm / 4.2L |m-itx, dual riser, dc adapter| Product Page
| MS-TECH MC-80BL 240 x 205x 9mm / 4.4L |m-itx, dual riser, dc adapter| Product Page
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NFC S4 Mini 330 x 215 x 63mm / 4.47L |m-itx, dual riser, dc adapter| Custom Case
| Lone Industries L3 215 x 95 x 221mm / 4.51L |m-itx, single LP, dc adapter| Discontinued - Custom Case | Lone Industries L1 220 x 94 x 220mm / 4.55L |m-itx, single LP, dc adapter| Discontinued - Custom Case |
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Lone Industries L4 225 x 218 x 95mm / 4.66 L |m-itx, dual LP, dc adapter| Custom Case
| Lone Industries L2 220 x 100 x 240mm / 5.28L |m-itx, dual LP, dc adapter| Discontinued - Custom Case | iStarUSA S3 Storm 203.2 x 96.5 x 271.8mm / 5.33L |m-itx, single riser, dc adapter| OEM Case
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CoolerMaster Mini 110 268 x 70 x 290mm / 5.4L |m-itx, no gpu, 200W FlexATX| Product Page
| SilverStone Petit PT12 410 x 52 x 261mm / 5.6L |thin-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Product Page
| CoolerMaster Elite 100 262 x 69.6 x 318mm / 5.80L |matx, no gpu, 150W FlexATX| Product Page
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Sentey SS5-2514 240 x 285 x 85mm / 5.81L |m-itx, no gpu, 450TFX| Discontinued - Archived Page | Thermaltake SD100 Mini 318 x 268 x 70mm / 6.0L |m-itx, no gpu, 120W FlexATX| Product Page
| Wesena HTPC ITX4v3 240 x 250 x 100mm / 6.0L |m-itx, single LP, dc adapter| Product Page
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GEEEK Mini A10 271 x 234 x 100mm / 6.3L |m-itx, dual LP, FlexATX| Discontinued - Archived Page
| U-NAS NSC-200 140 x 254 x 180mm / 6.40L |m-itx, no expansion, 250W 1U| Product Page
| Winsis WI-02 265 x 90 x 270mm / 6.44L |m-itx, single LP, 100W TFX| Discontinued - Archived Page |
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Chieftec FI-01B-U3 265 x 90 x 270mm / 6.44L |m-itx, single LP, 250W TFX| Product Page
| Lian-Li PC-Q12 88 x 365 x 208mm / 6.7L |m-itx, no gpu, 300W SFX| Discontinued - Product Page
| Case-by-case Design MI-6 135 x 203 x 246mm / 6.74L |m-itx, dual slot riser, SFX PSU| Custom Case
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jonsbo V2 170 x 200 x 200mm / 6.8L |m-itx, no gpu, SFX| Discontinued - Product Page
| IN WIN Wavy II 264 x 112 x 230mm / 6.801L |m-itx, dual LP, 160W FlexATX| Discontinued - Product Page
| Lian-Li PC-Q02 149 x 230 x 200mm / 6.9L |m-itx, no gpu, 300W SFX| Discontinued - Product Page
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GEEEK Mini A20 295 x 234 x 100mm / 6.9L |m-itx, dual LP, FlexATX| Product Page
| Dr Zaber Sentry 340 x 310 x 66mm / 6.95L |m-itx, dual slot riser, SFX PSU| Custom Case
| Antec ISK300-150 96 x 222 x 328mm / 7.0L |m-itx, single LP, 150W FlexATX| Product Page
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Antec ISK310-150 96 x 222 x 328mm / 7.0L |m-itx, single LP, 150W FlexATX| Product Page
| SilverStone Milo ML05 350 x 99 x 204mm / 7.07L |m-itx, single LP, SFX| Product Page
| DAN Cases A4-SFX 200 x 112 x 317mm / 7.101L |m-itx, dual slot ribbon, SFX| Custom Case
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SilverStone Milo ML06 350 x 99 x 205mm / 7.103L |m-itx, single LP, SFX| Product Page | Lian-Li PC-Q09 296 x 140 x 190mm / 7.9L |m-itx, no gpu, 300W SFX| Discontinued - Product Page
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Small Form Factor Owners (8 - 20 Liters)
ikem's Custom Case 200 x 200 x 200mm / 8L |m-itx, no gpu, dc adapter| Scratch Build
| HG-Computers Osmi 180 x 250 x 180mm / 8.1L |m-itx, Dual Slot, SFX PSU| Custom Case
| IN WIN H-FRAME Mini 262 x 108 x 287mm / 8.12L |m-itx, single LP, 180W| Discontinued - Dead Page
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Thermaltake SD101 264x 119 x 261mm / 8.2L |m-itx, dual LP, 180W| Product Page
| Dell Optiplex 3010 SFF 290 x 93 x 312mm / 8.4L |matx, dual LP, TFX PSU| OEM Case | jonsbo U1 162 x 197 x 267mm / 8.5L |m-itx, no gpu, SFX| Product Page
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Lian-li PC-Q21 149 x 257 x 224mm / 8.6L |m-itx, dual slot, SFX| Product Page | U-NAS NSC-400 190 x 254 x 180mm / 8.7L |m-itx, no expansion, 250W 1U| Product Page
| TaiDing Vast Dust Man Pi p103²*276mm / 9.2L |m-itx, single LP, SFX| Product Page |
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Silverstone Lascala LC19 390 x 68 x 348mm / 9.229L |matx, no gpu, dc adapter| Discontinued - Product Page
| Lian-Li PC-Q16 199 x 160 x 290mm / 9.234L |m-itx, no gpu, 300W SFX| discontinued - Product Page
| HP/Compaq SFF 310 x 358 x 84mm / 9.322L |custom m/b & PSU, LP OEM Case |
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Acer Aspire AX1800 265 x 352x 100mm / 9.328L |m-itx, dual slot, FlexATX| OEM Case | Thermaltake Element Qi 130 x 220 x 330mm / 9.4L |m-itx, single slot, 220W SFX| Product Page
| Chieftec UNI BT-02B-U3 135 x 295 x 240mm / 9.6L |m-itx, Single Slot, 250W SFX| Product Page |
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Nexus Psile 10B 225 x 225 x 191 / 9.7L |m-itx, single slot, dc adapter| Discontinued - Archived Page
| Dell OptiPlex 755 SFF 340 x 314 x 93 mm / 9.9L |m-itx, dual LP, FlexATX?| OEM Case
| Project Chrome Leopard 313 x 129.31 x 246 mm / 9.96L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX PSU| Scratch Build |
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jonsbo V3+ 200 x 240 x 210mm / 10.1L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Fractal Design Node 202 377 x 82 x 330mm / 10.20L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX PSU| Product Page | Lian-Li PC-Q03 199 x 245 x 210mm / 10.24L |m-itx, single slot, SFX/ATX PSU| Discontinued - Product Page
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LanGear Infinity 301 x 236 x 151.6mm / 10.8L |m-itx, double slot, ATX PSU| Dead - Dead Page
| SilverStone SUGO SG05 222 x 176 x 276mm / 10.8L |m-itx, double slot, SFX| Product Page
| SilverStone SUGO SG06 220 x 177 x 286mm / 11.1L |m-itx, double slot, SFX| Product Page
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SilverStone SUGO SG13 222 x 181 x 285mm / 11.5L |m-itx, double slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Lian-Li PC-Q07 193 x 290 x 208mm / 11.6L |m-itx, single slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | jonsbo C2 200 x 224 x 262mm / 11.7L |m-itx, triple slot, ATX PSU| Product Page |
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Lian-Li PC-TU100 170 x 277 x 252mm / 11.87L |m-itx, dual slot, SFX| Product Page | Wesena E5 435 x 390x 70mm / 11.88L |matx, single riser, FlexATX| Discontinued - Archived Page
| Lian-Li PC-Q04 194mm x 294 x 210mm / 12.0L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Product Page
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Silverstone ML02 397 x 82 x 375mm / 12.21L |matx, single riser, dc adapter| Product Page
| SilverStone RAVEN RVZ02 380 x 87 x 370mm / 12.23L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX| Product Page
| Silverstone ML08 380 x 87 x 370mm / 12.23L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX| Product Page
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Sharkoon CA-I 213 x 225 x 259mm / 12.4L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX| Product Page
| Aerocool QS-102 415 x 100 x 300mm / 12.5L |matx, 4 LP, SFX| Discontinued - Archived Page
| NCASE M1 240 x 160 x 328mm / 12.59L |m-itx, triple slot, SFX/ATX PSU| Custom Case |
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jonsbo V6 240 x 250 x 210mm / 12.6L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Product Page
| CoolerMaster Mini 210 367 x 99 x 350mm / 12.72L |matx, 4 LP slots, TFX 300W| Product Page
| Antec Minuet 350 367 x 99 x 350mm / 12.72L |matx, 4 LP, TFX 300W| Product Page
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Raidmax Atomic 277 x 190 x 244mm / 12.8L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Archived Page
| Morex SR7879 320 x 200 x 205mm / 13.1L |m-itx, Single slot, 200W FlexATX| Product Page
| IBM/Lenovo A55 8706 SFF 400 x 330 x 100mm / 13.2L |matx, 4 LP slots, customTFX| OEM Case
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Lian-Li PC-Q01 200 x 275 x 242mm / 13.3L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Product Page
| Raijintek METIS 190 x 277 x 254mm / 13.4L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | SilverStone RAVEN RVZ01 382 x 105 x 350mm / 14.04L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX| Product Page |
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SilverStone Milo ML07 382 x 105 x 350mm / 14.04L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX| Product Page
| SilverStone Fortress FTZ01 382 x 105 x 350mm / 14.04L |m-itx, dual riser, SFX| Product Page | Xigmatek Eris 355 x 225 x 180mm / 14.38L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Archived Page
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Lian Li PC-Q27 200 x 300 x 240mm / 14.4L |m-itx, single slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Product Page
| U-NAS NSC-800 316 x 254 x 180mm / 14.45L |m-itx, single slot, 1U PSU| Product Page | Lian-Li PC-Q15 210 x 210 x 330mm / 14.6L |m-itx, single slot gpu, 300W SFX| Discontinued - Product Page
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Silverstone SG07 222 x 190 x 350mm / 14.8L |m-itx, dual slot, 600W ATX| Product Page
| Silverstone SG08 222 x 190 x 351mm / 14.8L |m-itx, dual slot, 600W ATX| Product Page | Sharkoon QB ONE 368 x 225 x 180mm / 14.9L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page |
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Sharkoon SHARK ZONE C10 370 x 225 x 180mm / 15.0L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | CoolerMaster Elite 110 280 x 260 x 208mm / 15.1L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Compact Splash 290 x 170 x 310mm / 15.3L |m-itx, dual slot, SFX| Discontinued - Custom Case |
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jonsbo U2 208 x 319 x 233mm / 15.46L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Enermax Minimo.Q 370 x 225 x 186mm / 15.48L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page
| Silverstone Milo ML03 440 x 105 x 340mm / 15.7L |matx, 4 LP, ATX| Product Page
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EVGA Hadron Air 169 x 305 x 308mm / 15.88L |m-itx, dual slot, 500W FlexATX| Archived Page | Primo P115EA 345 x 165 x 280mm / 15.94L |m-itx, triple slot, SFX| Product Page
| Raidmax Element 194 x 225 x 370mm / 16.15L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Archived Page
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SilverStone Milo ML04 440 x 105 x 350mm / 16.17L |matx, 4 LP, ATX PSU| Product Page
| jonsbo UMX1 300 x 160 x 345mm / 16.6L |m-itx, no gpu, SFX| Discontinued - Product Page
| jonsbo UMX1 PLUS 300 x 160 x 345mm / 16.6L |m-itx, dual slot , ATX PSU| Product Page
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Lian-Li PC-Q11 200 x 326 x 260mm / 17.0L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Discontinued - Product Page | Fractal Design Array R2 250 x 200 x 350mm / 17.5L |m-itx, dual slot, 300W SFX| Discontinued - Product Page | Silverstone FT03-MINI 188.9 x 397 x 235.1mm / 17.6L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, SFX| Product Page |
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Antec NSK 1380 200 x 269 x 335mm / 18.023L |matx, four slot, 350W ATX| Product Page
| Lian-Li PC-Q33 229 x 328 x 240mm / 18.027L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page | EVGA Hadron Hydro 169 x 350 x 308mm / 18.2L |m-itx, dual slot, 500W FlexATX| Product Page |
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jonsbo V4 238 x 278 x 280mm / 18.5L |matx, 4 slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | CoolerMaster Elite 130 240 x 205 x 377.5 mm / 18.57L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page | Fractal Design Core 500 250 x 203 x 367 mm / 18.63L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page |
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Antec ISK600 195 x 260 x 369mm / 18.7L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Antec NSK 1480 120 x 390 x 410mm / 19.19L |matx, 4 LP, 350W TFX| Product Page
| Cubitek Mini Cube 200 x 320 x 300mm / 19.2L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page |
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Lian-Li PC-Q10 207 x 277 x 335mm / 19.21L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page
| Fractal Design Node 304 250 x 210 x 374 mm / 19.6L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Eurocase MC X201 350 x 170 x 330mm / 19.64L |matx,4 slots, ATX PSU| Product Page
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Lian-Li PC-Q38 178 x 291 x 384 mm / 19.75L |m-itx, dual slot, SFX PSU| Product Page
| Cougar QBX 178 x 291 x 384 mm / 19.89L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page
| Lian-Li PC-O5 384 x 390 x 133mm / 19.92L |m-itx, triple slot riser, SFX| Product Page
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CoolerMaster Elite 120 Advanced 240 x 207.4 x 401.4mm / 19.9801L |m-itx, dual slot, ATX PSU| Product Page | Project Flip 299 x 165 x 405 / 19.9807L [ATX, 7 slots, ATX PSU] Scratch Build |
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Case Recommendations:
Below are some suggestions on choosing the right case for your needs:
| Fractal Design Node 304 - 250 x 210 x 374 mm / 19.6L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page This is the perfect NAS case. It holds 6 hdds, has air filters, houses a stands ATX PSU, and has 2x 92mm fans in the front and a 140mm fan in the back. |
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Fractal Design Array R2 - 250 x 200 x 350mm / 17.5L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, 300W SFX| Product Page Even though this case has been replaced by the Node 304, it is slightly smaller and still able to hold 6 3.5" hdds. It also comes with a 300W SFX PSU. |
| SilverStone SUGO SG05 - 222 x 176 x 276mm / 10.8L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, SFX| Product Page Back in 2009, SilverStone had released a SFF m-itx case that is half the size of their previous offerings. It has a 120mm fan at the front, a 300W or 450W SFX PSU, 1 3.5" and 2.5" hdd and slim ODD mount, and can hold gpus up to 262mm long. Best of all, its size was small, while being able to house all those things. It is currently the most popular case in this club. |
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Lian-Li PC-TU100 - 170 x 277 x 252mm / 11.9L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, SFX| Product Page With manufacturers offering short pcb versions of their high end gpus, and SFX PSU capacity up to 600W, stuffing this much power is a piece of cake. This portable case supports gpus up to 193mm. Did I mention its got a handle? |
| Silverstone Milo ML03 - 440 x 105 x 340mm / 15.7L |matx, low profile/single slot, ATX| Product Page Depending on your requirements for the aesthetics of the case, the SilverStone ML03 may just be what you want. This case supports an matx motherboard, 2x 3.5" hdds, and uses an ATX PSU. Its slim form factor means you're able to fit it in the TV cabinet. A downside would be the plastic front panel. |
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SilverStone Milo ML06 - 350 x 99 x 205mm / 7.1L |m-itx, low profile gpu, SFX| Product Page If you prefer an aluminum front panel, then take a look at the SilverStone Milo ML06. It an m-itx case at just over 7 Liters, uses an SFX PSU and fits 4x 2.5" drives. |
| Lian-Li PC-Q11- 200 x 326 x 260mm / 17.0L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page |
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CoolerMaster Elite 130 - 240 x 205 x 377.5 mm / 18.6L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page |
| SilverStone SUGO SG05-Lite - 222 x 176 x 276mm / 10.8L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, SFX| Product Page Newegg Link $36.99 as of May 28, 2015 |
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| CoolerMaster Elite 130 - 240 x 205 x 377.5 mm / 18.6L |m-itx, dual slot gpu, ATX PSU| Product Page Newegg Link $49.99 as of May 28, 2015 |
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PSU FAQ:
Flex ATX - 81.5mm (W) x 40.5mm (H) x 150mm (D) / 0.50 Liters (example)
SFX - 125mm (W) x 63.5mm (H) x 100mm (D) / 0.79 Liters (example)
TFX - 85mm (W) x 65mm (H) x 175mm (D) / 0.97 Liters (example)
SFX-L - 125mm (W) x 63.5mm (H) x 130mm (D) / 1.03 Liters (example)
ATX PS/2 - 150mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 140mm (D) / 1.81 Liters
*These are just general dimensions of each form factor. There might be some variations to the depth.
SFX - 125mm (W) x 63.5mm (H) x 100mm (D) / 0.79 Liters (example)
TFX - 85mm (W) x 65mm (H) x 175mm (D) / 0.97 Liters (example)
SFX-L - 125mm (W) x 63.5mm (H) x 130mm (D) / 1.03 Liters (example)
ATX PS/2 - 150mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 140mm (D) / 1.81 Liters
*These are just general dimensions of each form factor. There might be some variations to the depth.
Yes, but the noise is supposedly reduced in version 2.0.
[*Note] Now that I've used the v1.0 and v2.0 versions, both versions are still noisy. While the fan in the v2.0 version is quieter, there is still noticeable wind noise.
[*Note] Now that I've used the v1.0 and v2.0 versions, both versions are still noisy. While the fan in the v2.0 version is quieter, there is still noticeable wind noise.
Contrary to popular believe, you do not need 600+ Watts to power a modern powerful system. In fact, gpu manufacturers often overstate the power requirements of their gpus to compensate for the 'generous' power output of some PSUs.
A good quality PSU can even power an overclocked i7 2nd/3rd gen processor with an AMD HD7970 GHz or even a NVIDIA GTX Titan.
http://hardocp.com/article/2013/02/21/nvidia_geforce_gtx_titan_video_card_review/10#.UXjPIe8vC1t
By contrast, my 460gtx 1gb, stock 2500k, 2 sticks of 1.5V DDR3, draws 211watts at the wall at full load running [email protected] with the ST45SF-G.
A good quality PSU can even power an overclocked i7 2nd/3rd gen processor with an AMD HD7970 GHz or even a NVIDIA GTX Titan.
http://hardocp.com/article/2013/02/21/nvidia_geforce_gtx_titan_video_card_review/10#.UXjPIe8vC1t
By contrast, my 460gtx 1gb, stock 2500k, 2 sticks of 1.5V DDR3, draws 211watts at the wall at full load running [email protected] with the ST45SF-G.
Depending on your system specs, you might not even need 450w. You could get the SilverStone ST30SF.
If your case supports SFX-L, I would recommend SilverStone SX500-LG over the ST45SF-G because of the wind noise.
If your case supports SFX-L, I would recommend SilverStone SX500-LG over the ST45SF-G because of the wind noise.
SilverStone cases FAQ:
Tips for SG05
You can add a foam filter inside the front panel of the SG05. There's space behind the mesh to put a 120mm filter.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1300645/official-usff-sff-club/160#post_20186651
http://www.overclock.net/t/1300645/official-usff-sff-club/160#post_20186651
The SG05/06 supports cpu coolers up to 82mm, but most of the low-profile slim air coolers block the pci-e slot so to be on the safe side, I would recommend the Corsair H60/H80i/H80i GT/H75 and Antec Kuhler H2O 620/920.
(Note: You will have to remove the optical and harddisk mounts in order to fit both the 120mm radiator and gpu.)
Scythe Big Shuriken 2 RevB - 58mm height - A balance between price and performance.
SilverStone Nitrogon NT06-Pro - 82mm height - this cooler was designed for the SUGO SG05/06 series.
Prolimatech Samuel 17 - 45mm tall - This cooler does not include a fan.
Thermalright AXP100 - 58mm tall. Get the AXP-100 muscle version, it is cheaper.
Noctua NH-L9i (92mm fan) - 37mm height with fan - Link
Prolimatech Samuel 17 - 45mm height without fan - Link
Scythe Shuriken - 65mm height - Link
Thermalright AXP140 (no backplate) - 70.2 mm height - Link
(Note: You will have to remove the optical and harddisk mounts in order to fit both the 120mm radiator and gpu.)
Scythe Big Shuriken 2 RevB - 58mm height - A balance between price and performance.
SilverStone Nitrogon NT06-Pro - 82mm height - this cooler was designed for the SUGO SG05/06 series.
Prolimatech Samuel 17 - 45mm tall - This cooler does not include a fan.
Thermalright AXP100 - 58mm tall. Get the AXP-100 muscle version, it is cheaper.
Noctua NH-L9i (92mm fan) - 37mm height with fan - Link
Prolimatech Samuel 17 - 45mm height without fan - Link
Scythe Shuriken - 65mm height - Link
Thermalright AXP140 (no backplate) - 70.2 mm height - Link
The internal length from the back wall to the front wall is approximately 262mm. (WiSK measured it with a carpenter's ruler.)
The longest gpu known to fit in the SG05 if you cut the front metal frame is the reference GT280 which is 10.5 inches (267 mm). Link here
The longest gpu known to fit in the SG06 if you cut the front metal frame is the Sapphire 6950 which is 274mm long . Link here
The longest gpu known to fit in the SG05 if you cut the front metal frame is the reference GT280 which is 10.5 inches (267 mm). Link here
The longest gpu known to fit in the SG06 if you cut the front metal frame is the Sapphire 6950 which is 274mm long . Link here
SG07/08
The SG07/SG08 supports standard PS/2 ATX PSU (150 x 86 x 140mm).
The max length supported is 150 x 86 x 160mm, but will block the gpu.
You'll also need to take the cable connector heads into consideration if you are using a modular PSU.
The max length supported is 150 x 86 x 160mm, but will block the gpu.
You'll also need to take the cable connector heads into consideration if you are using a modular PSU.
Low Profile Cooler Recommendations:
Low-profile heatsinks do not have a set form factor nor specifications set by a committee, but we generally refer to 65mm and under as Low-Profile and under I/O shield height as Very Low-Profile.
Low profile coolers are usually usually horizontal top-down coolers with heatpipes that resemble the letter C. This allows it to retain a low height unlike tradition tower coolers with U shaped heatpipes and a vertical fan. It also gives better cooling to the surrounding motherboard components and the ability to use a 12cm or larger fan.
You have to be careful when choosing a cooler. Depending on the location of the cpu socket as well as the base of the cooler, the cooler might block the pci-e slot.
There maybe also be components on the back of the motherboard that may interfere with the cooler backplates.
From my limited testing, I found that if the cpu socket is near the centre of the board (ie. Asus H97I-PLUS or AMD's m-itx boards), a cpu cooler with the base at the centre works best. (ie. Scythe Big Shuriken 2)
If the cpu socket is not at the centre of the board, then you should use C-type coolers where the base is offset from the centre of the cooler. Coolers with the base right in the middle will most likely protrude outside the dimensions of the m-itx board.
This layout is the least preferred since the cooler heatpipes will be facing the wrong way if the motherboard is placed in a vertical case. The heatpipes should be horizontal for the best heat transfer.
This layout is the least preferred since the cooler heatpipes will be facing the wrong way if the motherboard is placed in a vertical case. The heatpipes should be horizontal for the best heat transfer.
But if the cpu socket is right next to the pci-e slot (ie. Gigybyte GA-H77N-WIFI or Zotac H87ITX-A-E), most C-heatpipe coolers will cover the pci-e slot.
In these cases I would recommend the Thermalright AXP-100 muscle
In these cases I would recommend the Thermalright AXP-100 muscle
The Prolimatech Samuel 17 and Scythe Big Shuriken 2 (no backplate) are known to fit on the ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE.
I cannot guarantee that the coolers recommended will fit your board, so its best to search online for people who have used the same motherboard + cooler combination before you buy.
| Scythe Big Shuriken 2 RevB - IMO, this is the best all rounder. Reasonable priced, standard 120mm fan, and decent performance and noise. 125 x 135 x 58mm (including fan) Product Page Amazon Link $45.99 as of Date Sep 21, 2015 |
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| Prolimatech Samuel 17 - C-type cooler with an offset base. (This cooler does not include a fan) 121.2 x 120 x 45mm (no fan) Product Page Newegg Link $44.99 as of Date Feb 22, 2016 |
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| Noctua NH-L9i (intel only) 37 x 95 x 95mm (with fan) Product Page |
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| Scythe Kozuti - A very good performer for its small size. 110 x 103 x 40mm Product Page Amazon Link $41.08 as of Date Sep 21, 2015 |
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Top-down Cooler Recommendations:
| Noctua NH-D9L image placeholder 110m height Product Page Newegg Link as of Sep 21, xxxx |
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| Noctua NH-L12 128 x 150 x 93mm (with top fan) / 128 x 150 x 66mm (with bottom fan) Product Page Newegg Link $60.99 as of Sep 21, 2015 |
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| Cryorig C1 - This is regarded to be the best performing cooler, but one of the more expensive low profile coolers. 144.5 x 140 x 74mm Product Page Newegg Link $64.99 as of Sep 23, 2015 |
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| SilverStone Nitrogon NT06-Pro 140 x 139 x 82mm (fan mounted at bottom) Product Page Newegg Link $58.00 as of Sep 21, 2015 |
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Glossary
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Suggestions to Motherboard Manufacturers
- Mini-DTX formfactor motherboards. An additional pci-e x16 slot would be useful for adding a soundcard or running single slot SLI/crossfireX systems. Link
- A physical jumper that disables onboard graphics for headless systems to lower heat output.
- CPU Voltage Negative offset to lower heat output!!! (really important in small cases)
- A m-itx case that is actually not as large as a midtower. If a matx motherboard can physically fit inside a m-itx case, it defeats the purpose of having a smaller motherboard.
- A dual expansion slot m-itx case that is less than 10 liters in volume and has a handle.
- A 5 slot matx case that is less than 20 liters in volume and has a handle.
Suggestions to SFX PSU Manufacturers
- A low wattage, passive modular PSU. Basically a modular version of the SilverStone SF30SF. A lot of people do not need a high wattage PSU. In 2 of my builds, I'm only using <35 watts and the other 30 - 90 watts.
Suggestions to CPU Cooler/Heatsink Manufacturers
- Use screws instead of metal fan clips to mount the fan to the heatsink if it is a top down cooler. Those clips are a pain to remove. Thermalright has gotten it right with their AXP100/200 coolers.
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